Grilled Octopus: Tender, Charred & Perfectly Simple

Grilled octopus has a reputation for being either restaurant-level impressive or stubbornly chewy, but rarely anything in between. The truth is, it is not complicated—it is just misunderstood. With a simple tenderising trick, a bright, punchy marinade, and a quick finish on a hot grill, you can recreate this dish with confidence. It is the kind of plate that works just as well at a relaxed summer lunch as it does as a show-stealing appetiser at a dinner gathering.